26 SOMERSET AVENUE, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5QU
Pending
26/0288
Description
Installation of new access ramp and provision of additional door to front elevation.
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Erection of a single storey side and a single storey rear extension.
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Use of premises as single dwelling
REVOE CP SCHOOL, GRASMERE ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5HP
Resurfacing of outdoor sports/play area with artificial grass and tarmac and ins...
Historical activity at this location
6 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2023
Approved
7 SOMERSET AVENUE, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5QU
Erection of building to rear of garden for use as bar, bathroom, gym and storage. (Certif…
2023
Refused
7 SOMERSET AVENUE, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5QU
Erection of building to rear of garden for use as bar, gym and storage.
2022
Approved
HOMEFYLDE HOUSE, 199-207 WHITEGATE DRIVE, BLACKPOOL, FY3 9EN
Pruning of T91 (Beech Tree) within the Borough of Blackpool (Land at 199-209 Whitegate Dr…
2022
Approved
49 SOMERSET AVENUE, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5QU
Erection of a two storey side extension.
2020
Refused
HOMEFYLDE HOUSE, 199-207 WHITEGATE DRIVE, BLACKPOOL, FY3 9EN
Pruning of 2 Sycamore Trees (T85 & T86) within the Borough of Blackpool, Tree preservatio…
2019
Approved
SUBSCRIPTION BOWLING CLUB, SOMERSET AVENUE, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5QU
Erection of four floodlighting columns to be positioned one at each corner of the bowling…
Blackpool
Planning Authority Score
4/10
Below average
#195 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Blackpool is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #83 out of 292. Blackpool is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 76% approved vs 90% nationally.
One of the strictest councils
only 76% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Blackpool decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #239 of 292
76%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #285 of 292
74%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #83 of 292
42%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #161 of 292
65%
Minor dwellings approved
23 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
76%
Change of use approved
38 decided
349
Total decisions
62 refused in 2025